March 2, 2016 St. Patrick’s Day is the perfect excuse to break out the green foods and goodies! Make an arrangement of green grapes and apples, or a veggie spread with broccoli, cucumbers, green peppers, and celery. Desserts can include pistachio ice cream, green cupcakes, or the eye-catching, delicious cake (a spin on traditional Red…
September 3, 2014 Do you love the combination of chocolate and peanut butter? This pie is like a giant peanut butter cup for kids and adults of all ages. Chocolate and peanut butter pie so rich, creamy and sure to please! This No-Bake pie is so simple to make. Your friends will be begging you for the recipe….
August 20, 2014 As a busy mom I’m always looking for great ways to sneak fruits or veggies into my kids desserts. This carrot cake recipe is not only easy to make, your kids will never know there’s something healthy inside. As a restaurant owner this recipe is also one of our top selling desserts, so be prepared for…
June 17, 2014 Looking for a new way to jazz up your fruits and veggies this summer? Pick up a bottle of Tajín seasoning. It’s an amazing way to give a little extra kick to your summer favorites. Tajín blends three natural seasoning ingredients – chili peppers, sea salt and lime – to improve the taste…
May 5, 2014 Ever since my daughter was diagnosed with gluten intolerance years ago, I have struggled with finding gluten-free snacks that she enjoys. If you have ever tried gluten-free baked goods, you’ll know they usually taste different from traditional baked goods. If it’s all you have ever known, there may not be a problem….
July 12, 2013 Learning how to make Labneh cheese is one of the simplest cheese-making projects you can tackle. It originated in the Middle East and Lebanon and is similar to our cream cheese, although not quite as firm. Labneh is basically a strained yogurt cheese. The yogurt is strained to remove the whey –…
May 31, 2013 Father’s Day is right around the corner and I’m sure you’re trying to find the perfect gift that Dad will appreciate. No, he doesn’t need a tie or another Greatest Dad t-shirt. You’ve heard the old saying: The way to any man’s heart is through his stomach? Well, Dad’s stomach will definitely appreciate…
May 17, 2013 Memorial Day is coming up soon. Are you hosting a party or heading out to a family event? Memorial Day is a time for cookouts and barbecues with friends. To some, Memorial Day is all about the meat on the grill. For me, when I hear Memorial Day, I think of…
August 28, 2019 I cannot tell you how many times I forget to defrost something for dinner before I leave for work. Then, I arrive home at the end of the day and am at a loss. I want to serve my family a healthy meal, but I am short on time and need something…
December 15, 2011 The Holiday season is a time of feasting and overindulging in delicious foods. Once you have filled yourself with delicious meats, sides and eggnog, you somehow find a way to make a little more room for dessert. It’s the Holidays, after all. Here are a few recipes for desserts that will be…
January 9, 2012 Many of us are so used to using pre-packaged foods that we forget how simple it can be to make some of these items from scratch. I have been guilty in the past of reaching for the little round tubes of pre-made biscuit dough, but why? Is it easier? Is it cheaper? The…
January 31, 2012 Getting your kids to eat fruits and vegetables can be similar to pulling teeth or even moving mountains. For some reason, kids always shy away from anything that resembles a fruit or a vegetable, but that’s about half of the food they should be eating. Ohio State University conducted a study in…
December 30, 2011 Nothing says party like a festive atmosphere, good friends, and delicious food. Appetizers are a fantastic choice to serve at your New Years Eve party for a number of reasons. Many of the appetizers you can make well in advance, so when your guests arrive all the cooking is done. Appetizers also…
December 28, 2011 Every year we choose to stay in for New Year’s Eve and celebrate with our sons: less crowds, no driving on slippery roads and an incredible meal at a fraction of the cost. The only issue with staying home on New Year’s Eve is, you have to cook and clean, versus being…
December 22, 2011 The holiday season is a busy time and sometimes we moms do things because that’s what we’ve always done. However, incorporating healthy holiday habits can be easy and better for your family. Some easy examples of healthier holiday habits are : Toss the Tub The whipped cream in the tub seems to be…
December 21, 2011 It can be tempting to take the “easy way out” when it comes to pre-packaged foods. There are many pre-packaged items, like Mac & Cheese, that are common staple in many kitchen cupboards. But, did you know that some of these common preservative and sodium filled boxed items can be made easily…
December 12, 2011 Who doesn’t love a good cookie? Come on, fess up. If a big plate of warm chocolate chip cookies, all sweet and innocent, with wafting waves of chocolate bliss, was sitting in front of you, you’d be a stronger woman than I am if you were to decline. What is it about…
January 11, 2012 Sending a birthday treat into the classroom each year for my kids has always been a challenge. Classroom rules have changed and many schools do not want you to send in cupcakes or sweets. I guess the teachers got sick of dealing with all the kids on a sugar high. I just…
June 19, 2019 If you’re looking for red, white and blue dessert recipes, you have come to the right place! Don’t worry, none of these delicious summer treats are difficult to make so you’ll have something prepared in almost no time at all. Why not try this fun Fruit Flag Pizza from Sabby in Suburbia?…
November 23, 2011 I am always looking for ways to add a little nutrition into our desserts. I have found the perfect way to do this through carrot cake. This cake is honestly some of the best cake I have ever tasted. Anywhere I take it I get numerous compliments and requests for the (recipe…
November 16, 2011 Around Thanksgiving, people always ask me how, as a vegetarian I survive a turkey-free day. With hors d’oeuvres, soup, stuffing, and 5 or 6 vegetable side dishes, I have way more food than usual. In fact, I could stop at the soup. I usually make a rich chestnut soup for our family…
November 10, 2011 I love to cook and experiment in the kitchen; and the holiday season is the perfect time to test out new and interesting ideas for recipes. One of my favorite meals to prepare is soup. You can add lots of vegetables (complex carbs) and protein sources to add dimension and nutrients to…
November 9, 2011 When it comes to saving money, one thing we can all do is make sure food doesn’t go to waste. The day after Thanksgiving is one my family looks forward to almost as much as Thanksgiving itself. We are all sandwich lovers and we each have our own version of the perfect…
November 7, 2011 Farmer’s markets are the absolute easiest way to eat locally grown food. You know where the food comes from and many times get to meet the farmers face-to-face. Farmer’s markets are a great way to eat healthier and support your local community at the same time. The key to farmer’s markets is…
November 7, 2011 Farmer’s markets are the absolute easiest way to eat locally grown food. You know where the food comes from and many times get to meet the farmers face-to-face. Farmer’s markets are a great way to eat healthier and support your local community at the same time. The key to farmer’s markets is…
October 27, 2011 Fall is in the air. It’s time to turn that oven on and welcome the wonderful smells that are about to come from it. To me, fall is my favorite baking season. We dont use the oven a whole lot during the summer because there’s grilling to do and a house to…